Best 11 Peanut Cereal Squares Recipes

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Peanut cereal squares are a nostalgic treat that combines the flavors of creamy peanut butter, sweet honey, and crunchy cereal for a satisfying snack or dessert. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these classic squares that will please people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight snack or a sweet treat to share with friends and family, peanut cereal squares are a delicious and versatile option that will surely satisfy your cravings.

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CEREAL SQUARES



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My mom made these while I was growing up, and now I make them for my family. Always a favorite at Christmas parties too! Easy to make. Recommend to keep squares in fridge right up until serving.

Provided by BBajema

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios®)
3 cups corn flake cereal
1 cup peanuts
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
½ cup butter
½ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine oat cereal, corn flake cereal, and peanuts together in a large bowl.
  • Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture; stir to coat. Press coated cereal mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 131.2 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

PEANUT CEREAL SQUARES



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"When I need to throw together something in a hurry, I turn to these no-bake squares," says Kathy Steffen. "And because the recipe doesn't include chocolate, you can pack them for long drives or vacations without worrying about melted-chocolate messes," she writes from her Fond du Lac, Wisconsin home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups Rice Chex
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup salted peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cereal in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside. , In a large saucepan, bring corn syrup and sugar to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until blended. Stir in peanuts and vanilla. Pour over cereal. Cool completely. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER KRISPY RICE SQUARES



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 ounces mini marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
2 1/2 cups coarsely crushed graham crackers (about 9 rectangles)
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles, plus more for decorating

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing 1-inch wings to hang over the edges; set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and salt and cook, stirring, until the marshmallows are melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla (the peanut butter can still be swirly). Add the cereal, crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips and sprinkles and fold with a large rubber spatula to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using the spatula to spread it out evenly. Place a piece of parchment on top and then use your hands to press the mixture down very firmly. Top with additional sprinkles as desired. Let the mixture firm up in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then cut into squares.

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CEREAL TREATS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray, for the parchment and spatula
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
One 18-ounce box peanut butter crunch cereal, such as Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a piece of parchment paper, leaving 1 inch of paper hanging over each side of the dish. This will help with removing the treats later. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray.
  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring continuously, until the marshmallows are melted and the butter is incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and quickly add the cereal and peanuts; stir to combine. Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Lightly coat a spatula with cooking spray, then use it to spread out the cereal mixture evenly.
  • Put the melted chocolate in a plastic sandwich bag (or pastry bag), cut off one corner and drizzle over the top of the cereal treats. Refrigerate, uncovered, until set, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the cereal treats using the parchment paper and cut into 24 bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS



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I enjoy giving gifts that are simple and homemade. I cut these bars into squares and serve them on holiday trays as gifts.-Brenda Alexander, Frankton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
6 cups Rice Chex
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cereal and nuts; set aside. In a microwave-safe 1-qt. bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20-40 seconds. Stir and cook 3-5 minutes longer or until sugar is dissolved., Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour sugar mixture over cereal and nuts; stir to coat. Press into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until set., Using foil, lift out of pan. Discard foil; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER-CEREAL BARS



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Three steps-melt, mix, press-to three cheers!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
2 cups Total® Honey Clusters® cereal
2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios™ cereal
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
20 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereals; set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well.
  • Using sprayed rubber scraper, press mixture into pan. Cool slightly. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS



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Nutritious, easy, no bake, quick peanut butter/cereal snack that your kids (and you!) will gobble up. Great as a take along.

Provided by Safari Time

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 25 squares

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups cereal, mixture (Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes and Honey Nut Cheerios work best)
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Measure cereal into large bowl. Set aside.
  • Boil corn syrup in microwave. Add white sugar and stir well. Return to microwave and reheat until boiling.
  • Add peanut butter to sugar/syrup mixture and stir well.
  • Quickly pour peanut butter/syrup/sugar mixture into mixing bowl with cereal. Stir well (but fast!) and then transfer to a pan or baking sheet. *NOTE: This step, and the one following, must be done as quickly as possible because as the corn syrup cools the cereal mixture becomes harder to spread.*.
  • Form mixture into one big rectangle about 3/4 inch thick. Cool in fridge for 1 hour.
  • After its cooled the cereal rectangle may be cut into bars or squares. An alternative is to break the rectangle up by hand into pieces.
  • Please note that cheerios should not make up more than 1/3rd of the mix as they absorb the corn syrup. If you need to use more cheerios (or other absorbent cereal) then add a bit more corn syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 47.6, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.6

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT-BUTTER-CARAMEL CEREAL BARS



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Here's a risk-free way to get rich quick: Try our easy take on the classic chocolate-caramel butter bars known as millionaire's shortbread. We swap in crispy, marshmallow-laden rice cereal for its base, and add a thin layer of peanut-butter caramel under the chocolate-shell topping. Just invest a little time to let it chill, and it pays off with every extravagant bite.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, plus more for pan
1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
Pinch of flaky sea salt, such as Jacobsen or Maldon, plus more for sprinkling
4 cups puffed-rice cereal
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (2/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Press mixture into prepared pan in an even layer. Let cool 15 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 3 tablespoons water. Cover and cook over medium heat, swirling pan a few times, until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Uncover and cook, undisturbed, until mixture turns amber, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Carefully add cream and 2 tablespoons butter (it will bubble up); stir until smooth. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Whisk in peanut butter. Spread mixture evenly over crust and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small heat-proof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Let stand 5 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. Lift from pan using overhangs. Using a serrated knife, cut into squares. Refrigerate in an airtight container between pieces of parchment up to 3 days.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER-MARSHMALLOW BARS



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Classic cereal treats for the peanut butter fanatic, these marshmallow bars call for cornflakes instead of Rice Krispies, making for a wonderfully chewy-crunchy contrast. Cornflakes are delicate, so the key here is to avoid crushing the cereal too much when mixing the ingredients. The end result should be airy and chewy, but not dense, with visible chunks of marshmallow throughout. This recipe comes together quickly, so have your ingredients measured and ready to add to the pot when you begin. Once the chocolate topping has set, these bars pack well for picnics or potlucks, but if you're concerned about the chocolate melting, you can skip it altogether and finish the bars with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 to 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
6 cups/200 grams cornflake cereal
1 (12-ounce/340-gram) bag large marshmallows
1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1/2 cup/125 grams natural creamy peanut butter
4 ounces/115 grams semisweet chocolate (preferably bar chocolate), roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Grease a 9-inch square pan with butter and sprinkle 1/2 cup/17 grams of the cornflakes on the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large pot, melt the 6 tablespoons/85 grams butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and kosher salt, and cook, stirring often, until about half of the marshmallows have melted but the mixture is not completely smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix until just combined, keeping some lumps of marshmallow.
  • Take the pan off the heat, and working quickly, add about half the remaining 5½ cups cornflakes, folding them into the marshmallow mixture as gently as possible to avoid crushing the cereal. Repeat with the remaining cornflakes. If the mixture becomes too sticky to work with, briefly return the pot to the heat on low.
  • Working quickly, transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, using a wet spoon or spatula to spread and pat into an even layer, again being careful to avoid crushing or packing the cereal.
  • Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl and microwave it in 15-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until melted and smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the bars in overlapping lines. (If using chocolate chips, scatter the chips onto the surface of the bars while they are still warm and let sit for 5 minutes, allowing the heat of the cornflakes to melt the chocolate before dragging a fork or toothpick through it to create lines.) Sprinkle the bars lightly with flaky sea salt, and set aside at room temperature (in a cool spot, if possible) until completely set, about 2 hours.
  • Cut into bars and serve. Bars will keep, wrapped well at room temperature, for up to 3 days.

SUPER PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS



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We like peanut butter rice krispy treats so much we played around with the recipe and got these. Delicious and easy. Add in YOUR favorites! Some of our variations are raisins, chocolate chips and cashews.

Provided by newmama

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
10 1/2 ounces mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
4 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
1 cup peanuts, chopped
1 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Melt butter over low heat.
  • Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
  • Add vanilla and peanut butter and stir until smooth and combined.
  • Remove from heat and add cereal (might need 3 cups Cheerios. I like a lot of cereal so I add extra), nuts and peanut butter chips (or whatever you like!).
  • Stir until all combined thoroughly.
  • Press into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.6, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 130.3, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12, Protein 5

PEANUTTY CHEX® SQUARES



Peanutty Chex® Squares image

Enjoy a peanut butter lover's treat with just five ingredients and no baking required!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup light corn syrup or Honey
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
6 cups Corn Chex™ or Rice Chex™ cereal
1/2 cup salted peanuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Butter 9- or 8-inch square pan.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup and sugar just to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in peanut butter. Gently stir in cereal and peanuts until evenly coated. Press firmly in pan. Let stand 1 hour. For squares, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • Use a large bowl to mix the ingredients so that you have plenty of space.
  • Press the cereal mixture firmly into the pan to ensure that the bars hold together well.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch pan, you can use a smaller pan and just cut the bars into smaller pieces.
  • You can use any type of cereal you like in this recipe. Just make sure that it is a cereal that you enjoy eating.
  • If you don't have peanut butter chips, you can use chopped peanuts instead.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Peanut Cereal Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a dessert to bring to a party, these bars are sure to be a hit.

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